Anthony Joshua's fight with Robert Helenius on Saturday at the O2 Arena was very nearly off.
Anthony Joshua's fight on Saturday night was nearly scuppered for a second time over a glove row.
The former world heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face long-time rival Dillian Whyte for the second time in his professional career butFinnish fighter Robert Helenius stepped in as a replacement at incredibly short notice, having been in action in his native country just a week ago. But the bout was almost nixed amid a huge dispute over gloves. Helenius and his team were absolutely furious with the Leone gloves Joshua is wearing in the main event at the O2 Arena.David Ghansa, who is Joshua's long-time friend and training camp manager, selected the gloves.
But Helenius and his camp were not happy with the chosen gloves, claiming the padding was different and feeling as though 'AJ' had an advantage as a result.The Nordic Nightmare had even described the gloves as"f****ing bulls***" and said,"I need exactly the same gloves" - claiming everybody knows what was going on.
Hearing there's an emerging glove row. Helenius is now apparently not happy with his own gloves so now wants a pair of what Anthony Joshua will be wearing - a pair of DiNardos .
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